778-01 Amend LDC re. Large Retail Projects

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oR 459 6 of 9 DRA. Alternative DRA design is encouraged, subject to approval by the Site Plan Review Committee. g. Tree Preservation. All large retail projects shall comply with tree preservation standards, and such requirements shall be in addition to C.7a., C.7 b, and C.7 c., as referenced above. 8. Exterior Lighting. Exterior lighting design shall enhance security of pedestrians and motorists alike. All pedestrian walkways and parking spaces shall be adequately lighted through the use of individual or combination lighting features such as standard luminaire, street lamp;- and/or bollard types of fixtures. Alternative designs are subject to approval by the Site Review Committee (See Figure 4-18.g). Lighting shall be designed according to the following standards: a. Maximum Height. Exterior light sources such as luminaries or lampposts shall not exceed 20 feet in height. Shielded light sources may not exceed 35 feet in height. b. Illumination. All lighting shall be designed to minimize the spillage onto adjacent noncompatible land uses. Non-shielded fixtures are permitted and maximum illumination factor of five foot candles. Shielded fixtures are permitted a maximum illumination factor of 12 foot candles. c. Location Design. Lighting sources(interior or exterior) shall be shielded from vehicular travel lanes so that glare to motorists is minimized. Areas located on waterways, such as docks and nature trails, and other regulated areas shall utilize shielded light fixtures so that the light source is adequately shielded from view on the waterway or regulated area. Lighting and other improvements, such as cart returns, shall be incorporated into the landscape design. d. Exterior Illumination. Exterior illumination shall be engineered for public safety and not impact adjacent properties to an extent greater than is necessary to address the safety issue. Lighting plans may be required by the Site Plan Review Committee, and extensive lighting systems justified by appropriate study at the applicant's expense. 9. Signage. Signage shall be designed as part of a complete system, and may be approved as part of the overall site plan, without acquiring a separate permit. 10. Outdoor Storage and Sales. Outdoor storage (including;seasonal storage trailers) and sales shall be permitted in designated areas only, as approved during development site plan review, and shall be screened from view from residential land districts and uses through landscaping and/or other design features. 11. Compliance. In addition to the application requirements of the LDC, a colored facade rendering shall be submitted to the Director of Development at time of application submission to ensure that the development standards required herein are adhered to.